Vision & Values

NAVIGATING THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT LEVY & YOUR EMPLOYER SDL CONTRIBUTION

WE ARE A PEOPLE’S BUSINESS AND WE ARE CHANGING LIVES

At Training Force, we change lives for the better. With skill, passion, and purpose, we are committed to uplifting people, supporting business growth, and strengthening the economy through world-class training. As a people-centred business with deeply held values, it is our teams who create real impact, for our organisation and for our clients. In everything we do, we act with accountability and integrity, feel with passion and enthusiasm, and think like experts. This is how we understand what truly matters and consistently deliver meaningful value to those we serve.

We Train with Heart. We Train with Purpose.

OUR VISION & VALUES

HOW THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT LEVY ALIGNS WITH OUR VISION AND VALUES

We believe that world-class training should be accessible and sustainable. Our vision of inspiring excellence is realised when we help you unlock the funding necessary to develop your workforce and achieve real transformation. By managing your skills development levy, you can transform a statutory obligation into a catalyst for organisational growth.

Our Vision

  • To be Africa’s leading occupational skills ecosystem, transforming learning into measurable economic impact through integrated, work-aligned skills development solutions

Our Values

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • Diligence and strong work ethic
  • Determination
  • Can do attitude

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT LEVY

IS YOUR COMPANY REQUIRED TO PAY THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT LEVY (SDL)?

Your organisation is required to register for and pay the SDL if your total annual payroll exceeds R500,000. While this is a legal requirement, we view it as the first step in your journey toward excellence. Even if you are exempt, structured skills development training remains the most effective way to empower your team.

HOW IS YOUR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT LEVY CALCULATED?

The levy is calculated as 1% of your total monthly remunerable amount. We help you ensure this calculation is accurate so that your contributions are correctly allocated to the relevant SETA, securing your path to future grant claims.

SDL = Total Monthly Remuneration X 0.01

HOW CAN YOU CLAIM BACK YOUR EMPLOYER SDL CONTRIBUTION?

Our “can-do ” attitude and expert knowledge will help you recover your SDL contribution by ensuring maximum points for the B-BBEE scorecard. We can assist you with gathering the necessary information for your Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Reports to ensure you maximise your returns:

  1. Mandatory grants: Recover 20% of your total SDL by submitting your WSP and Annual Training Report (ATR) with our expert guidance.
  2. Discretionary grants: We collaborate with you to apply for additional funding for PIVOTAL programmes, ensuring that your vision for a skilled team is funded by the levies you contribute.

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